How much does it cost to replace the Shock absorbers?

[J0hnny]

I just bought a pair of new shocks but I need to actually phsyically replace the old ones. Does anyone know how much a mechanic normally charges to replace the rear shocks?

 

[boomerang]

If they're shocks and not struts, it's a very simple job.

Although they're not going to be really excited about installing shocks you've already bought, for various reasons.

 

[radioouman]

Just do it yourself, assuming that you are actually replacing shocks and not struts. If you don't have to touch the springs, it is quite easy.

 

[J0hnny]

It's just shocks and I'm not touching the springs. Unfortunately, I don't have the capability of doing it on my own.

Would $100 to have the shocks installed be too much?

 

[DougK62]

Why do people make car threads without saying what car?

It'll cost you $100-$1000.

 

[J0hnny]

Originally posted by: DougK62
Why do people make car threads without saying what car?

It'll cost you $100-$1000.

Honda Civic 1999

 

[JulesMaximus]

All you need is a jack, some jack stands or ramps and a few metric wrenches. It's painfully simple to replace the rear shocks.